About Labrador & Labradoodle Puppies Chicago
We are located in Mundelein, IL, & have been breeding the highest quality puppies for over 20 years! Our recipe for success begins with full panel DNA testing through Embark, & OFA hip & elbow certifications through the OFA. These are the ONLY two things that dictate the quality of a dog! If a breeder is not doing these tests it doesn't matter if you spend $5 or $5000 on a puppy. Price does not dictate quality- Genetic and Orthopedic testing does. A breeder should be able to provide these reports. If they cannot- regardless of the excuse- the tests were not done & you have no way to determine the quality & health of the dog. Period.
We are rated the Number One Labrador and Labradoodle breeder not only in Illinois, but in the country. We have a 5 star Google rating with hundreds of reviews. We encourage you to read some to get an idea of who we are. We have achieved this for one reason- solid DNA & orthopedic testing. We not only give copies of both DNA & orthopedic reports to those who adopt our pups, we go over the report, explaining ever detail, as well as explaining why DNA & orthopedic testing is absolutely critical in breeding the highest quality pups possible. Sadly, over 90% of breeders do not do these tests, or do very limited testing.
Breeding high quality Labradors and Labradoodle pups for over 20 years has been rewarding and exciting! Many of our dogs have gone on to be professionally trained therapy and service dogs. We have done television segments, made public speaking appearances, & are always out to educate people about real & true dog health. We are extremely transparent, professional, & will give you the answers you are searching for. We take a lot of pride in our pups! We have established an outstanding reputation not only in the Midwest, but throughout the country.
What You Will Receive with Our Pups
- Copies of both parents DNA reports which are 17 pages minimum- our breeding dogs are clear of ALL genetic conditions.
-A two year written genetic & orthopedic health guarantee
- Copies of both parents' OFA orthopedic reports- Our dogs range from Fair to Excellent
-A vaccination record listing all vaccinations, dewormings & heartworm schedules
- Dew Claws removed- unless you state otherwise- pup must be under 4 days old to request non-removal
- Microchip- We microchip your pup too!
-Lifetime support- our relationship never ends- we are always here to answer any questions or concerns.
-We also offer boarding & training services. See more details in website.
-We offer continued vaccination, deworming services too- less expensive than a vet.
Trusted by Families Across the Country
Why Our Puppies Stand Apart-
Our puppies are premium quality which begins with full panel DNA testing through Embark, & OFA hip/elbow certifications. These are the only things that determine the quality of a dog. Sadly, the majority of breeders (about 90%) do absolutely no DNA or orthopedic testing & are blinding breeding puppies. Other breeders may do a limited DNA panel- which consists of about 6 conditions- but both Labradors, Labradoodles, & Goldendoodles can carry over 20 breed related conditions. There are also many breeders out there that claim they do both DNA & OFA testing, but if you ask them for copies of the reports, they will give you every excuse under the sun as to why they cannot produce them for you.
I have dealt with these types breeders many times throughout the years, which is why I know these things. Experience is our best teacher! Embark is one of a couple DNA companies that always checks for over 200 conditions. A minimum of 35% of puppies that come from parents with no DNA or orthopedic testing will be born with a genetic/orthopedic disease- or both! 60% of puppies are born as "carriers." This means that they carry one copy of a recessive disease. Every human & dog carries two copies of every gene. Some diseases are recessive- meaning that two copies are needed for the dog to have the mutation for the disease. This happens when each parent carries at least one copy of a specific recessive disease. 25% of the offspring will be born with a bad copy from Mom & a bad copy from Dad & will have a 90/95% chance of that disease surfacing between the ages of 4 & 8 years of age, on average. A dominant disease means that only one copy is needed from either parent for the puppy to be born with the disease. Sadly- most people search by a puppy by how cute it is & the price. NOT GOOD!!
When it's time for the pups to go home, toy selection, food, basic training and housebreaking tips are gone over with the pups new family, & they are given a couple puppy handouts that we have prepared detailing complete & efficient puppy care. We also will email puppy care handouts once a deposit is given for a pup. This gives the new family time to go through the handouts & reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
MEAT & POTATOES
Once our pups are weaned off Mom at roughly 4 weeks of age they are given a high fat, high protein food. This is CRITICAL in ensuring the pup begins development away from Mom as strongly as possible! We deworm our pups every two weeks up until 8 weeks minimum, & all vaccinations, dewclaw removal, & microchips are done in house. Once the pups reach four weeks of age, we allow those that have been adopted to have visitors. It is crucial to wait until this time to ensure the puppies immune system is a bit stronger. Breeders who let people see or handle puppies under the age of four weeks are careless! The pups health can be greatly compromised. We personally oversee every single step & detail until our pups go to their furever homes.
